Science-Policy-Data interface for responding to COVID-19 in Cameroon

Description

The book investigates the spread of Coronavirus disease 2019 in Cameroon, looking at the specific case of vulnerable communities. It showcases thematic content analysis through both systematic and transformational change to help citizens minimize the risk of catching the COVID-19and preventing it as well, and to help police-makers stopping the spread of this illness. Cameroon as well as the entire world faces the grand challenge of COVID-19; which started in Wuhan, China (december, 2019) and spreaded around the world affecting lungs and airways. Its principal symptoms are: sneezing, high temperature, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, loss of smell and fever. The guiding question was about how to stop the spread of COVID-19 in Cameroon while preparing and equiping Decision-makers with a local strategy for preparedness against future Pandemic? And the main objective of this book was to design effective strategic responses using science to help communities and policymakers to slow down and prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Cameroon while respecting the enumerated safety protocols.